Use and Care Manual 42 Inch and 48 Inch Built-in Refrigerators For Use With Models: EF42DBSS, EF42NBSS, EF48DBSS, EF48NBSS IF42DBOL, IF42NBOL, IF48DBOL, IF48NBOL Style Varies Model EF42DBSS Shown Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions............................................. 1 Important Information...................................................... 2 Model Identification........................................................ 2 Before Use....................................................
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Important Safety Instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if they sit out for “just a few days.
Important Information Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Have complete model and serial number identification of your refrigerator ready. These numbers are found on a serial number label, located on the right side of the refrigerator liner. Record these numbers on this page for easy access. Consumer: Please read and keep this use and care manual for future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance information.
Before Use Remove the Packaging Clean Before Using If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the temporary shield from underneath the ice storage bin. See Ice Maker and Storage Bin. After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in Care and Cleaning. Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Operation Water Supply Requirements Water System Preparation Read all directions before you begin. Please read before using the water system. IMPORTANT: Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned. When your refrigerator was installed, the water connection from the water source should have been connected to your refrigerator.
Refrigerator Operation Normal Operating Sounds Setting the Controls Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them. The control panel is located inside the refrigerator compartment on the ceiling.
Refrigerator Operation Setting the Controls (continued) Water Filter Monitor Setting the Temperature Scale Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. The indicator light, next to the C° button, is lit when the temperature scale for the freezer and refrigerator displays is set to Celsius.
Refrigerator Operation Holiday Mode Door Open The Holiday Mode feature is designed for the traveler or for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights and ice maker. When you select this feature, the ice maker will be disabled and the interior lights will turn off. The temperature settings remain unchanged. On some models, the Holiday Mode feature doesn’t disable the ice and water dispenser.
Refrigerator Operation To Dispense Water: Water and Ice Dispensers The Ice Dispenser 1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever. Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When the dispenser lever is pressed: 2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. A trap door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. NOTE: Water may have an off-flavor if you do not use the dispenser periodically.
Refrigerator Operation To Remove and Replace the Ice Bin (non-dispensing models): To Remove and Replace the Ice Storage Bin (dispensing models): 1. Flip up the ice maker cover. 1. Hold the base of the storage bin (located on the back of the freezer door) with both hands and press the release button to lift the storage bin up and out. A B A. Ice maker cover B. Ice bin NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the ice maker control to the OFF (right) position when removing the storage bin.
Refrigerator Operation Remove and Replace the Ingredient Care Center Cover: Refrigerator Storage 1. Remove food from ingredient care center cover. Pull drawer out about 4” (10.16 cm). Reach under the glass shelf with both hands and lift gently upward until back of shelf is free. Tilt shelf at an angle and remove shelf from refrigerator being careful not to bump the glass. Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold.
Refrigerator Operation Door Utility Bin Fresh Food Storage Information The utility bin can be placed in any position on the refrigerator door. The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40°F (1°-4°C) with an optimum temperature of 37°F (3°C). To remove and replace the utility bin: Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. 1.
Refrigerator Operation Power Interruptions Freezer Baskets The freezer baskets can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen. To remove and replace a freezer basket: 1. Pull the basket straight out to the stop. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following: 2.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only! Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does occur, clean the plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. WARNING 5. Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille ventilation panel regularly.
Care and Cleaning Replacing the Water Filter Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 6 qt (5.7 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
Troubleshooting Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator will not operate The refrigerator seems to make too much noise WARNING The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See Normal Operating Sounds on page 5. The motor seems to run too much Is the room temperature hotter than normal? The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 80% of the time.
Troubleshooting The ice dispenser will not operate properly Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped properly? Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to avoid odor transfer from stored food. If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the temporary shield from underneath the ice storage bin. See Ice Maker and Storage Bin on page 8. Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Troubleshooting The ice storage bin is difficult to remove Water is leaking from the dispenser Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. WARNING Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? The water filtration system may have air in the lines, causing water to drip. Additional flushing may help clear air from the lines.
Product Data Sheets Base Grille Water Filtration System (Water Filter) Model WF-LC400V/LC400V Capacity 400 Gallons (1514 Liters) Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, Toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, 2, 4-D, Cysts, Turbidity and Asbestos.
Warranty and Service Product Maintenance Limited Warranty Water Filter, if equipped Do not perform any maintenance other than that instructed in the Care and Cleaning section of this manual. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. 30 day limited warranty on water filter.
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